Add 63/56 and 27/70
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 27/70
63/56 + 27/70 is 423/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
27/70 = 27 × 4/70 × 4 = 108/280 - Add the two like fractions:
315/280 + 108/280 = 315 + 108/280 = 423/280 - So, 63/56 + 27/70 = 423/280
In mixed form: 1143/280
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